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The Year 9s have been working on the project 'Grand designs' in maths. They have had to answer the question 'Could you fit enough cans of drink in this room to keep everyone in the school happy for a year?' They started by measuring objects in the class to help with their estimations of the dimensions of the room. This week the pupils have presented their reports to the class either by power point or paper based report and all concluded we would be well stocked for the year!

Year 7 - History of Baghdad Year 7 historians have started the year with an investigation of Baghdad in the 8th and 9th centuries. They have learned about the Islamic world before 750 and why Caliph Al-Mansur chose the location of Baghdad for his new capital. Students then explored the impressive 'Round City' which included defensive walls that were 17 metres high and the Caliph's palace which had a green dome that could be seen as travellers approached the city from afar. Students are now gathering 'treasure' for their 'Baghdad Treasure Boxes' about the treasures found in Baghdad, from impressive architecture to magnificent libraries; from mathematics to medicine.

The prep children may have been out of uniform to raise money for charity last Friday but that did not stop these wonderful pupils who have completed the Summer Reading Challenge celebrating with a special tea in the library. They had a lovely time discussing their favourite reads and recommending great books to each other, all whilst enjoying some sandwiches and cakes!

Today our year elevens have experienced sixth form life.The day has included sessions on careers, universities, the EPQ and student life. In the afternoon, 5 EPQ students presented their work-to-date as preparation for their official submissions within the next fortnight. Topics included - the use of statistics in perception of football, the Mc'Naughten case and its influence on the role of insanity in the justice system, psychopathic traits in Nader-10s, synesthesia - a blessing or curse, and utilitarian and retributivist approaches to capital punishment. Year elevens had to think of, and pose, questions to ask the year thirteen presenters to help build their understanding and learn more about the process. Students closed the day with planning how they would spend the £500 Peter Large Travel Scholarship on offer in the 6th Form - a fantastic opportunity for travel and community contribution!

Our Year 5’s have had a wonderfully immersive day at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse. They spent their day with costumed characters who put them to work in the fields and taught them all about how the land was worked using man and horse power. They then visited the Victorian laundry room where they used the copper, a dolly, a washboard and a posser to help clean the clothes. In the workhouse they met a poor gentleman that told them about the regimented life they endured within. To end the day the class received a Victorian school lesson in arithmetic, geographical knowledge of the British Empire, reciting facts by rote and of course experienced the punishments for those that didn't adhere to the strict classroom rules! It was a fantastic day and the Year 5 class were superb representatives of the school throughout the day. “I enjoyed visiting the Victorian classroom because we learnt about the punishments.” - Joseph “I liked working the fields and helping the farmer to remove stones from the ground.” - Ben “I liked the Victorian school because I think we should be taught like that! I also enjoyed looking around the Victorian farm house.” - Eryn “I loved seeing all of the animals on the farm.” - Etta #TGSTogether #TGSPathways #JourneyOfDiscovery #ThetfordGrammarSchool #Norfolk #Suffolk #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool

Thetford Grammar School offers its sincerest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Her tireless service to, and great care for, her people is an inspiration to us all. Her Majesty was the true embodiment of the values of respect, responsibility and resilience that our community aspires to. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, who has lost a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

Welcome back one and all, from EYFS to Sixth Form. In a break from their studies, some of our fresh-faced Year Twelve students have already begun planning how they will help lead the TGS community into another wonderful school year #boardingschool #TGSTogether #TGSPathways #JourneyOfDiscovery #ThetfordGrammarSchool #Norfolk #Suffolk #IndependentSchool #BoardingSchool

We are delighted to invite you to our Whole School Open Day on Saturday 1st October 2022 from 10:00am until 1:00pm. All departments will be open and running linked interactive activities on the theme 'What does it mean to be human'. A great morning of exploring the topic, meeting our staff, and finding out more about your child's educational journey at TGS. Email admissions@thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk or go to our TGS Future Events page to book your place.